Job Opportunities
Paralegal
The New Mexico Environmental Law Center (NMELC) is seeking applications for a Paralegal
dedicated to NMELC’s mission of working with communities to advance environmental justice
and human rights. The New Mexico Environmental Law Center works in partnership with
community organizations, coalitions, and other stakeholders to build multi-strategy campaigns
that address the systemic polluting of low-income communities of color and advance community
health and sustainability. Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), women, and LGBTQ+
candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
JOB TITLE: Paralegal PAY: $50,000 to $56,000 per year
START DATE: September 2023 REPORTS TO: ED & Senior Staff Attorney
JOB SUMMARY:
Assists NMELC staff attorneys and provides a wide range of legal support including: conducting
legal and factual research, drafting legal documents under an attorney’s supervision, drafting
legal memoranda, assisting with hearings and filings, and assisting with client meetings, among
other tasks.
JOB LOCATION: Albuquerque, New Mexico
NMELC follows a hybrid work plan (both in office and remote). Applicants must live
in or be in the process of relocating to New Mexico.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Full-time/non-exempt annual pay of 50K to 56K depending
on experience. NMELC offers a competitive benefits package that includes employer-paid
health, dental, and vision insurance, a 403(b) employer-match program, vacation, sick leave, paid
holidays, and sabbatical after a qualifying period.
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Environmental Justice Staff Attorney (Full Time)
The New Mexico Environmental Law Center (NMELC) is seeking applications for a Staff Attorney
dedicated to NMELC’s mission of working with communities to advance environmental justice and
human rights. The New Mexico Environmental Law Center works in partnership with community
organizations, coalitions and other stakeholders to build multi-strategy campaigns that address the
systemic polluting of low-income communities of color and advance community health and
sustainability. Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), women and LGBTQ+ candidates are
highly encouraged to apply.
JOB TITLE: Staff Attorney SALARY: 72K to 80K (Starting Salary)
START DATE: ASAP REPORTS TO: Executive Director & Senior Staff Attorney
JOB LOCATION: Albuquerque/Santa Fe, New Mexico
NMELC follows a hybrid work plan (in office and remote). Applicants must live in or be in
the process of relocating to New Mexico.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Full-time/exempt with annual starting salary of 72K to 80K
depending on experience; range can be negotiated for highly experienced attorneys. Benefits include
employer paid health, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) employer-match program; 20+ days of paid
holiday time; 120 hours of PTO per year; 96 hours of sick leave per year; and 3-month sabbatical after
qualifying period.
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Environmental Justice Staff Attorney (Part Time)
The New Mexico Environmental Law Center (NMELC) is seeking applications for an experienced
part-time Staff Attorney dedicated to NMELC’s mission of working with communities to advance
environmental justice and human rights. The New Mexico Environmental Law Center works in
partnership with community organizations, coalitions, and other stakeholders to build multi-strategy
campaigns that address the systemic polluting of low-income communities of color and advance
community health and sustainability. Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), women and
LGBTQ+ candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
JOB TITLE: Part-Time Staff Attorney SALARY: DOE
START DATE: ASAP REPORTS TO: ED/Senior Staff Attorney
JOB LOCATION: Albuquerque/Santa Fe, New Mexico
NMELC follows a hybrid work plan (in office and remote).
COMPENSATION: Starting salary will be negotiated depending on experience. Benefits will depend
on the total amount of hours worked per week.